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    990-1851D 03/2007 User Manual English APC Smart-UPS ® SC 1000/1500 VA 110/120/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 2U Uninterruptible Power Supply[...]

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    1 Introduction The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is de signed to prev ent blackouts, brownou ts, sags, and surges from reaching y our eq uipment. The uninterruptible powe r supply (UPS) filters small util- ity line fluct uations and i solates yo ur equipm ent from l arge disturbances by inter nally disconnect ing from the utility line. The[...]

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    2 Tower Configuration Note: Illustrations in this document may appear different than the actual hardware. " # $ % Mount the UPS in a Two-Post Rack " # Remove b attery bracket screws, battery bracket, an d batte ry.[...]

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    3 $ % Note: For information on the four-po st rack- mounting ki t, see www.apc.com . & Reinstall battery, battery bracket, a nd screws. '[...]

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    4 2: S T ART UP Connect Equipment to the UPS Rear Panels 110/120 V: 230 V: • Note: A laser printer draws significantly more power than other types of equipment and may overload t he UPS. Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable) Network Connectors Serial Port Modem/Telephone/Fa x Ports Network Surge Suppression Ports Use only interface kits [...]

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    5 Start the UPS 1. Plug the UPS into a two-pole , three-wi re, grounded rece ptacl e only. Avoi d using e xtension cords. 110/120 V mo dels : The power cord is attached to the UPS. The input p lug is a NEMA 5- 15P. 230 V models: The power cord is supplied in the UPS literature kit. 2. 110/120 V models : Check the site wiring fault LED located on th[...]

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    6 3: O PERA TION Front Display Panel 110/120 V 230 V I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTION On Line The UPS is supplying utility power to the conn ected equipment. On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Overload The connected loads are drawing more th an the UPS power rating. Replace Batter y/ Battery Disconnected The battery is[...]

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    7 4: U SER C ONFIGURABLE I TEMS N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE A DJUSTED THROUGH P OW ER C HUTE SOFTWARE F UNCTION F ACT OR Y D EFAULT U SER S ELECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Self-Test Every 14 days (336 hours) Every 7 d ays (168 hours), Every 14 days (336 hours), On Startup Only, No Self-Test Set the interval at which the UPS will execute a self-t est. UPS[...]

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    8 N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE A DJUSTED THROUGH P OW ER C HUTE SOFTWARE F UNCTION F ACT OR Y D EFAULT U SER S ELECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Low Battery Warning 2 minutes PowerChute Business Edition software provides automatic, unat- tended shutdown when approxi- mately 2 minutes of battery oper- ated runtime re- mains. 2, 5, 7, 10 minutes (Times are ap[...]

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    9 5: S TORAGE AND M AIN TENANCE Storage Store the UPS covered in a cool, dr y loca tion, with th e battery fu lly charged . At -15 to +30 ° C (+5 to +86 ° F), charge the UPS batt ery ever y six months. At +30 to +45 ° C (+86 to +113 ° F), charge the UPS battery every three months. Battery Replacement The UPS battery life differs based on us age[...]

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    10 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING , S HIPPING , AND S ERVICE Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.co m with complex UPS problems. P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUS E S OLUTION UPS WILL NOT TURN ON UPS not connected to utility power supply. Check that the po wer cord from the UPS to the u tility power sup[...]

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    11 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUS E S OLUTION THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLU MINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALAR M TONE The UPS is over loaded. The connected equipment is dr aw- ing more VA than the UPS can sustain. The connected equipmen t exceeds the specif ie d “maximum load.” The alarm remains on unt il the overlo ad is removed. Disconn[...]

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    12 Shipping and Service Prepare the UPS for shipping: Shutdown an d disconnect any equipm ent attached to the UPS. Shut down the UPS, and disconnect the UPS from the utility power outlet. Discon nect the battery. If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these step s: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to e[...]

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    13 7: R EGULA TOR Y AND W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION 110/120 V models This equipment has been tested and fou nd to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur- suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li mits ar e designed to pr ovide reaso nable prote ction against harmful interference when the equ ipment is operat ed in a commercial envir[...]

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    14 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its p roducts to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchas e. It s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must[...]